Submitted by aarAdmin on Fri, 06/27/2014 - 00:00
An 18-carat gold and diamond Rolex wristwatch “The Oyster Perpetual Datejust” was a top selling item at Amanda Addams Auctions June sale – going under the hammer for $7122 including buyers premium.
Other jewellery items of note included a handmade 18-carat white gold and ruby diamond ring that sold for $3324 and an 18-carat white gold and black diamond ring that brought a similar amount.
Auction goers were particularly keen on a rare Austrian enamel and gilt bronze Satyr footed table centre bowl that changed hands for $2255, while a rare 19th century Meissen bird and foliate decorated vase with relief monkey handle sold for $1187.
A rare 1930s John Campbell Tasmanian pottery planter was another highlight, bringing a successful bid of $1009.
Several furniture items sold for good prices including an antique Huon pine breakfront wardrobe, which changed hands for $2730, and a Huon pine duchess dressing table that brought $1662.
